> 2 things will usually cause it to be ignored in my experience: > > - an angry, disrespectful tone, or threats, or anything that doesn't > sound like a professional person with an interest in the company/ > product and not trying to burn them. It certainly pays in some instances to count to 10 before sending something you may regret or be counter-productive. And that takes some personal fortitude when you really want to get angry In that situation I never send a letter the day I write it. Judgement is not reliable when you're in a mood -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist